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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.53, 1,753.34 and 711.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.53, 1,753.34 and 711.02 is: 981.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.53 : 1,753.34 = 711.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.53/1,753.34 = 711.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.53x = 1,753.34 × 711.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.53x = 1,246,657.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,246,657.70/1,270.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.21

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